A group of farmers in Mudhol reveal how the government can help them overcome challenges in organic farming. Rahul Padman April 6, 2020 Increased health consciousness has seen a surge in demand for organic foods in India following awareness on the damaging effects of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Despite the demand, organic foods are difficult […]
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People of Sindgi taluk use the traditional method of the charcoal kiln to produce charcoal which has harmful effects on their health and environment. Mehboobi Khan is one among the many charcoal-kiln workers of Sindgi, who work round-the-clock to produce charcoal. She, along with her family remains exposed to the smoke produced during the process […]
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The ration cardholders of the Athani taluk are not receiving the essential grains at the government ration shops from more than one year. By Archita Srivastava Rekha K, a 52-year-old housewife walks 15km to the ration shop for the ratio. For more than a year she is only receiving rice. The other ration cardholders are […]
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The Muddebihal Taluka Hospital which treats nearly 500 patients a day is operating without a permanent doctor. Labani Mahanandy M. B. Mullar, a resident of PK Nagar colony, was relaxed about her delivery as she lives just beside the Taluka Hospital, Muddebihal. She lives with her old mother-in-law as her husband goes away for work. […]
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While we happily bargain with vegetable sellers and buy at printed price from super markets, farmers in Shahapur live in extreme poverty along with debts. So much that, farmer suicide is a common issue in Shahapur’s villages. Bangalore, March 22, 2020 By Sanchari Ghatak Mehboobi, who lives in a joint family with her husband, son, […]
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Even though the patients suffer from Elephantiasis, they refuse to consult the doctors, by choice. Shlok Arya Swelled legs, heavy steps and no rest–this is the life of many Shahapur residents suffering from elephantiasis. Situated in the north of Karnataka, Shahapur taluk suffers from elephantiasis, but most of the patients, however, refrain from undertaking the […]
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Granite industries in Ilkal, Karnataka, act like nothing but a slow poison not just for the labourers who work there day in and day out but also the environment. By Nikita Arora In the scorching afternoon heat, Yogendra Nath of Rajasthan who is a worker at a granite industry in Ilkal, Karnataka, lifted a bunch […]
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The lack of public health centers in the Maski taluk is causing the rise of health issues and improper treatment of the patients for a long time now. By Sajeet Lakra Maski taluk has around 18 villages but the lack of Public Health Centres (PHC) leads to the ignorance of the health of the patients. […]
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Lambani art still awaits a place on the marketing map Twenty-five years of Santhi Bai’s life been given to suirkam embroidery and Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra (SKKK). She has received a national award in the year 2000. She is the supervisor of the lambani community who works at the Kendra, sometimes sitting on her chair, […]
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Cotton farming in the villages in Sirwar has taken a hit due to irregular and unpredictable rainfall. The yield has reduced drastically. Farmers growing this crop are facing heavy losses. They are forced to live in poor conditions or migrate to the town for better job opportunities. April 5, 2020 Flanked by swathes of cotton […]
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